Tier 2 Consulting Application Deadlines
Cassi McLemore
Former BCG Recruiter
Many people start the consulting recruiting process with just 4-5 consulting firms on their list–the MBB firms (McKinsey, BCG, and Bain) and a couple other top consulting firms. But because consulting is such a competitive field to break into, My Consulting Offer recommends casting a wide net. It’s good to have 10-20 firms on your list to apply to. To help, we’ve pulled together this list of tier 2 consulting application deadlines. This list includes firms like Accenture, Kearney, Oliver Wyman, LEK, and more. These are great firms where you’ll get training and experience to launch your consulting career. Tier 2 consulting deadlines vary by the position you’re applying for, so you can use these links to jump to the section you need or to find our tips on completing your applications. Click here if you need the MBB deadlines, too.
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Full-Time Consulting Application Deadlines for Undergraduate & Masters’ Degree Candidates
| Firm | Deadline | Region | Read this for more info! |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accenture application deadline | Closed | U.S. | Why Accenture? |
| Alix Partners application deadline | September 25, 2024 | U.S. | About AlixPartners |
| Arthur D. Little application deadline | NA | U.S. | |
| Booz Allen Hamilton application deadline | General Management Consultant - rolling | U.S. | Bool Allen Values, Culture, & Recruiting Process |
| Booz Allen Hamilton application deadline | Health Consultant - rolling | U.S. | |
| Booz Allen Hamilton application deadline | Data Scientist - rolling | U.S. | Booz Allen Values, Culture, & Recruiting Process |
| Bridgespan application deadline | Not recruiting for Fall, 2024 | U.S. | Bridgespan Careers |
| Capgemini application deadline | Open | U.S. | Capgemini Culture & Interview Process |
| Charles River Associates application deadline | August 31, 2024 & then rolling | U.S. | |
| Clearview application deadline | rolling | U.S. | Life Sciences Consulting |
| Clearview application deadline | December 1, 2024 | U.K., Europe | Life Sciences Consulting |
| Cornerstone Research | September 15, 2024 if there's not one for your school | U.S. | |
| IQVIA deadline | NA | U.S. | About IQVIA |
| Kearney application deadline | Applications accepted August - December | U.S. | About Kearney |
| LEK application deadline | Rolling application - June 28-August 16 | U.S. | About LEK |
| Mercer application deadline | NA | U.S. | |
| OC&C application deadline | September 27, 2024 | U.S. | |
| Oliver Wyman application deadline | NA | U.S. | Oliver Wyman - History, Culture, & Values |
| Roland Berger application deadline | NA | U.S. | Roland Berger - History, Culture, & Values |
| Simon Kucher deadline | NA | U.S. | |
| ZS Associates application deadline | NA | U.S. | ZS Associates History, Culture, & Values |
Consulting Internship Deadlines for Undergraduates & Masters’ Degree Candidates
| Firm | Deadline | Region | Read this for more info! |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accenture internship deadline | Opens Fall 2024 for Summer 2025 | U.S. | Why Accenture? |
| Alix Partners application deadline | Turnaround & Restructurint internship - September 16, 2024 | U.S. | About AlixPartners |
| Arthur D. Little application deadline | NA | U.S. | |
| Booz Allen Hamilton application deadline | Data Scientist Intern - rolling | U.S. | Booz Allen Values, Culture, & Recruiting Process |
| Booz Allen Hamilton application deadline | Summer Games Intern - rolling | ||
| Bridgespan application deadline | NA | U.S. | Bridgespan Careers |
| Capgemini application deadline | NA | U.S. | Capgemini Culture & Interview Process |
| Charles River Associates application deadline | rolling | U.S. | |
| Clearview application deadline | rolling | U.S. | Life Sciences Consulting |
| Clearview application deadline | Not yet open | U.K., Europe | Life Sciences Consulting |
| Cornerstone Research internship deadline | September 29, 2024 if there’s not a deadline for your school | U.S. | |
| IQVIA deadline | Associate, Healthcare & Analytics Stratefgy | U.S. | IQVIA Overview |
| Kearney application deadline | NA | U.S. | About Kearney |
| LEK application deadline | NA | U.S. | About LEK |
| Lippincott summer consultant deadline | September 16, 2024 | U.S. | |
| Mars internship deadline | open | U.S. | |
| Mercer application deadline | NA | U.S. | |
| OC&C application deadline | October 4, 2024 | U.S. | |
| Oliver Wyman application deadline | NA | U.S. | Oliver Wyman - History, Culture, & Values |
| Putnam internship deadline | open | U.S. | About Putnam |
| Putnam internship deadline | open | U.K. | About Putnam |
| Roland Berger application deadline | NA | U.S. | Roland Berger - History, Culture, & Values |
| Simon Kucher deadline | Associate Consultant, Americas - rolling | U.S. | |
| Simon Kucher deadline | Healthcare & Life Sciences - rolling | U.S. | |
| ZS Associates internship deadline | Decision Analytics Associate Intern | U.S. | ZS Associates History, Culture, & Values |
| ZS Associates internship deadline | Business Technology Solutions Intern | U.S. | |
| ZS Associate internship deadline | Strategy & Planning Associate - Intern | U.S. |
Full-Time Consulting Deadlines for MBA Candidates
| Firm | Deadline | Region | Read this for more info! |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accenture application deadline | NA | U.S. | Why Accenture? |
| Alix Partners application deadline | NA | U.S. | About AlixPartners |
| Arthur D. Little application deadline | NA | U.S. | |
| Booz Allen Hamilton application deadline | NA | U.S. | Booz Allen Values, Culture, & Recruiting Process |
| Bridgespan application deadline | Not recruiting for fall, 2024 | U.S. | Bridgespan Careers |
| Capgemini application deadline | NA | U.S. | Capgemini Culture & Interview Process |
| Kearney application deadline | Strategic Operations - rolling | U.S. | About Kearney |
| LEK application deadline | August 16, 2024 | U.S. | About LEK |
| Mercer application deadline | NA | U.S. | |
| OC&C application deadline | October 25, 2024 | U.S. | |
| Oliver Wyman application deadline | NA | U.S. | Oliver Wyman - History, Culture, & Values |
| Roland Berger application deadline | NA | U.S. | Roland Berger - History, Culture, & Values |
| Simon Kucher deadline | NA | U.S. | |
| ZS Associates application deadline | NA | U.S. | ZS Associates History, Culture, & Values |
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Consulting Internship Deadlines for MBA Candidates
| Firm | Deadline | Region | Read this for more info! |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accenture application deadline | NA | U.S. | Why Accenture? |
| Alix Partners internship deadline | MBA internship - December 1, 2024 | U.S. | About AlixPartners |
| Alix Partners internship deadline | Strategy & Analysis internship - November 17, 2024 | About AlixPartners | |
| Alix Partners application deadline | UK Performand & Technology Internship - August 23, 2024 | U.K. | About AlixPartners |
| Arthur D. Little application deadline | NA | U.S. | |
| Booz Allen Hamilton application deadline | NA | U.S. | Booz Allen Values, Culture, & Recruiting Process |
| Bridgespan application deadline | NA | U.S. | Bridgespan Careers |
| Capgemini application deadline | NA | U.S. | Capgemini Culture & Interview Process |
| Kearney internship deadline | December 5, 2024 | U.S. | About Kearney |
| LEK application deadline | NA | U.S. | About LEK |
| Mars internship deadline | open | U.S. | |
| Mercer application deadline | NA | U.S. | |
| OC&C application deadline | NA | U.S. | |
| Oliver Wyman application deadline | Health & Life Sciences Internship - rolling | U.S. | Oliver Wyman - History, Culture, & Values |
| Oliver Wyman application deadline | Business Operations Practice - rolling | U.S. | Oliver Wyman - History, Culture, & Values |
| Oliver Wyman application deadline | Private Capital Practice - rolling | U.S. | Oliver Wyman - History, Culture, & Values |
| Roland Berger application deadline | NA | U.S. | Roland Berger - History, Culture, & Values |
| Simon Kucher deadline | NA | U.S. | |
| ZS Associates application deadline | Decision Analytics Consultant Intern | U.S. | ZS Associates History, Culture, & Values |
| ZS Associates application deadline | Decision Analytics Consultant Intern | U.S. | ZS Associates History, Culture, & Values |
Full-time Consulting Application Deadlines for Ph.D. & Advanced Degree Candidates
| Firm | Deadline | Region | Read this for more info! |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles River Associates application deadline | rolling | U.S. | |
| Clearview application deadline | Rolling - New York, San Francisco | U.S. | Life Sciences Consulting |
| IQVIA deadline | Associate Consultant, Healthcare Strategy and Analytics | U.S. | About IQVIA |
| LEK application deadline | NA | U.S. | About LEK |
| Simon Kucher deadline | Senior Consultant, Healthcare & Life Sciences - rolling | U.S. | |
| ZS Associates application deadline | Data Science Associate Consultant | U.S. | ZS Associates History, Culture, & Values |
Consulting Internships Deadlines for Ph.D. & Advanced Degree Candidates
| Firm | Deadline | Region | Read this for more info! |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles River Associates application deadline | NA | U.S. | |
| Clearview application deadline | NA | U.S. | Life Sciences Consulting |
| IQVIA deadline | NA | U.S. | About IQVIA |
| LEK application deadline | NA | U.S. | About LEK |
| NERA internship application deadline | Ph.D. summer intern - rolling | U.S. | About Economic Consulting |
| Simon Kucher deadline | NA | U.S. | |
| ZS Associates application deadline | Advanced Data Scient Associate Intern | U.S. | ZS Associates History, Culture, & Values |
How To Get Your Consulting Application Ready
1. Develop Your Materials
For most consulting firms, you’ll need to prepare a resume and cover letter tailored to the skills and values those firms seek in candidates. Generally, you’ll want to highlight leadership, problem-solving, analytical abilities, teamwork, and a result-oriented mindset. It’s okay if you haven’t worked in consulting before. You can use your academic, extracurricular, and business experience to show how you’ve demonstrated these skills.
Quantify your bullet points, using numbers to demonstrate the value you delivered in professional or academic experiences. Proofread your documents multiple times, then have a peer or mentor review them.
Check out these resources that can help you strengthen your application:
- Our Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Consulting Resume
- Write a Consulting Cover Letter that Lands Interviews
Additionally, you can use a coaching service, like My Consulting Offer.
2. Get Acquainted with the Firm
Thoroughly research the firms you are interested in joining. Take the time to understand their culture and the types of projects they work on. Network with consultants currently working at those firms to learn more about their experience and hopefully land a referral.
Remember that networking is about building relationships, and it will likely take more than one conversation to get that referral. While a referral doesn’t guarantee an interview, it can take your resume to the top of the pile.
Here is more information on how to network effectively:
3. Begin Your Case Prep
While many applicants wait until they land an interview to start practicing case interviews, you should start as early as you can. The interview may come sooner than you’d think!
There are lots of options for online resources for case prep, including working with one of our case coaches at MCO, who are all former BCG, Bain & McKinsey interviewers. You can also find a casing buddy who is as eager to nail the interview as you are and practice a variety of cases.
To get a sense of what to expect, check out our Consulting Case Interview Prep: The Ultimate Guide.
What Comes Next in the Consulting Recruiting Process?
After submitting your consulting application, you can expect the following steps:
1. Application Screening: Recruiters and consultants will review your resume, cover letter, and other materials, such as transcripts and test scores, to assess your academic background, professional experience, leadership roles, and other consulting-related skills.
Some firms use automated tools to review applications for keywords related to the role, and many applications are rejected at this stage. A strong, tailored application is necessary to move to the next round.
2. Online Assessments: After passing the initial screening, most consulting firms now have online assessments to help them identify top candidates from the thousands of applications they receive. Firms use these tests as a standardized way to measure your cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and decision-making. They can also test you using brain teasers or parts of a consulting case interview.
Check out our resources on how to ace these online assessments:
3. One-Way Video Interviews: If you pass the online assessment, many firms will ask you to complete a one-way video interview. In this interview, you will be given a set of questions to respond to by recording your answers within a certain timeframe.
The questions are often behavioral-based, such as describing experiences that demonstrate leadership or problem-solving. Don’t worry! When you get to these steps in the consulting recruiting process, we have further resources to help you, such as BCG One Way Video Interviews.
If you successfully pass these steps, you will be invited to the formal interview process, which starts with the first round and is typically a live, in-person interview.
4. First Round Live Interviews: The first-round interviews are usually divided into 2 parts: a personal fit interview and a case interview.
The fit interview focuses on your background, interest in consulting, and cultural fit with the firm. You may be asked questions about your academic or professional experiences and the challenges you’ve overcome.
The case interview is a critical component of the interview process and will ultimately determine if you move to the final round. In this portion, you will be asked to solve a business problem in real time to assess your problem-solving skills, logical thinking, quantitative abilities, and communication skills.
5. Final Round Interviews: Upon successfully passing the first round interview, candidates will be invited to the final round. This round typically consists of more in-depth case interviews conducted by more senior consultants or partners. These interviews are designed to test your analytical skills at a higher level and assess your ability to handle complex business scenarios under pressure.
Final-round interviews also allow partners to assess whether they would feel comfortable putting you in front of clients. They are evaluating not just your technical skills but also your executive presence, communication style, and overall fit with the firm’s values and team dynamics.
6. Potential Offer: After the final round of interviews, the hiring committee will review your performance and make a final decision. Feedback is typically provided to the candidate within a few days to a few weeks following the final interview.
If an offer is extended, you’ll likely be given some time to decide and may be invited to events or conversations with current consultants to help you make your decision.
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